Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
64-18-6
Name of the chemical
Formic acid
Concentration
75-90%
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
10-20%
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2016-08-02
Product name
Formic Acid (Low Level Chloride Diffusion Reagent Assembly)
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher ScientificÓ
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info.water@thermo.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Contains
Formic Acid Emergency Overview Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Flammable liquid and vapor Appearance Clear Physical State Liquid Odor pungent
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ .? /equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool
Response
Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see supplemental instructions on the administration of antidotes on this label) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
No information available
Further information
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Harmful to aquatic organisms
